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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1053 miles / 1694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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756
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Distance from San Jose to Albuquerque

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Albuquerque. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.935 miles
  • 1400.024 kilometers
  • 755.952 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 868.077 miles
  • 1397.034 kilometers
  • 754.338 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Albuquerque generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W